Curr Avon

2 hours ago, Back of the Dolman said:

Definitely a wedding dress, the steward who somehow let him get over the hoarding pulled off the veil

The reception was terrible.

The first was by an under 12, who was probably overexcited.

The second by a man in his 30s, who looked 'heavily sedated' and was wearing a wedding dress.

Can City show discretion in either case? Or will both face automatic stadium bans, and for how long?

51 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

Rotherham have only won 4 games all season,  none away with a goal difference of -53. This can only mean one thing……….

We win 23-0?

3 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

And Conway and Twine and Medube.

Who could forget Timmy Conway, Scatman Twine and Dire Mebude.

Huddersfield are at home to Birmingham City next Saturday which could decide who drops down. The Terriers then face Ipswich away, while Brum host Norwich. A lot riding on all those games.

Excellent performance today and deserved to win. Dickie was immense and Roberts too. Robbed by a poor refereeing decision, but Sykes and Twine should have scored. 

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!

2 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said:

Seeing Mark Sykes going through on goal is becoming a bit like watching Junior Bent going through on goal.

Oh well. Still well in the game.

He did exactly the same thing against Watford at Vicarage Road. 

Just now, old_eastender said:

Another chance for Twine, deflected over for a corner

Great block from the defender.

It was my first campaign watching City as a season ticket holder. Dad bought one instead of giving me pocket money. I was one proud and lucky 8 year old!

1 minute ago, pongo88 said:

They were in there most days throughout the season fuelled on courage director’s bitter. Maybe it’s the time to include it in the present teams training program at the HPC

HPC. 

Half.

Pissed.

on

Courage.

A useless bit of trivia. Playing for Portsmouth that night was an 18 year-old Chris Kamara.

1 hour ago, GrahamC said:

Yep, story I have been told since was they spent the majority of the time between the Portsmouth & Notts County games in the Baccy Jar in Whitchurch..

It's all true Graham. Cheese told me that Dicks stood in the dressing room before the Notts County game and suspicious of the look of his squad asked them something like; "have you lot been out drinking this week?" "No boss," was the collective feeble reply. 

City went on to lose 2-1.

11 minutes ago, Red Shadow said:

2 page thread on it titled Taffy

Well said. 92 posts so far, respect: https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=75450

https://www.swanseacity.com/news/swansea-city-deeply-saddened-passing-leighton-james

8 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said:

 

The FA can flick off!

The FA Cup: for the few, not the many.

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Quite looking forward to the 3rd round draw.

Jules “Matt you’ll be drawing the home teams, Peter, you the away teams”

Matt Le Tissier “no6”

Jules “that’s Birmingham City, they’ve withdrawn, that’ll mean a bye for…”

Peter Shilton “no47”

Jules “that’s your old club Southampton, they missed out in the playoffs last season, but their manager insists they are a premier league team really, so they went with the PL decision”

Matt “no8”

Jules “that’s Bristol City, a home tie for the Robins, although they’ve not issued any comms so we’ve no idea if they’re in or out”

Peter “can you raise the bag a bit higher, I’m struggling to reach the ball”

Matt “memories of 86 Peter?”

Peter “no53”

Jules “that’s Wolves, Gary O’Neil possibly going back to his former club”

Matt “no1”

Jules “Arsenal”

Peter “no47”

Jules “Southampton…again?

Peter “oh shit I put that one back in the bag”

Jules “let’s cut to a break”

Matt “memories of 86 Peter?” Brilliant, Dave.

23 hours ago, Major Isewater said:

Jeez. Signing for City has really aged Max!

13 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Right decision - extra time and penalties. Overdue in my view.

Aye. Anything to save Bernardo Silva from embarrassing himself again.

https://talksport.com/football/1833524/fa-cup-replays-scrapped-changes/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2024-04-18-Breaking-news-

FA Cup replays have been scrapped from the first-round proper as part of wholesale changes to the competition.

The current format, which has no replays from the fifth round onwards, has been extended throughout the ‘Competition Proper’ in light of changes to the calendar driven by the expanded UEFA competitions.

The changes, which also include all rounds being played on weekends and a rescheduled final before the end of the Premier League season, will come into effect from next season and run for a minimum of six seasons.

The Premier League has also agreed to pay up to an additional £33million for grassroots football.

Chief executive of the FA, Mark Bullingham said: "The Emirates FA Cup is our biggest asset and generates over 60 per cent of our revenue to invest into the game, so it is critical to secure a strong format for the future.

"This new agreement between the FA and the Premier League strengthens the Emirates FA Cup and gives this very special tournament exclusive weekends in an increasingly busy calendar.

"The new schedule ensures the magic of the Cup is protected and enhanced, while working for the whole of the English game. The longer summer period also allows a much-needed player break before the start of the next season.

"We have also agreed new funding for the grassroots game, disability football and the women’s and girls’ game. All football begins at the grassroots, and this is recognised by the Premier League with very welcome additional financial support."

Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, added: "The Premier League is proud of the investment it provides to all levels of the game and this new agreement with the FA will see us enhance our support into grassroots football. This will improve facilities for communities and lower league clubs across the country, through the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund.

"Throughout our discussions, both parties have been committed to enhancing the scheduling of the Emirates FA Cup, a hugely important domestic competition with a storied history.

23 hours ago, Robbored said:

You’re right it was, Second half we played towards the SS.

Some acronyms work better than others.

Just now, exAtyeoMax said:

oh. No I've just got to get the coach at 17:45 from the bus station. Time was tight on Saturday after all those shenanigans with the penalty, luckily it left a bit late.

Luckily most games don't get 11 added minutes and good on you for travelling a long distance to attend AG.

On a separate note, older fans (over the age of 45, I'm 56) may remember an evening FA Cup tie against Northampton in December in the mid 80's that was rescheduled to 7.00pm, so the City staff could attend their Christmas party.

2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said:

Sorry? Am I missing something?

Sorry, its my bad sense of humour. It was like you were officially saying cheerio.